Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for computer numerically controlled tool operators is $28.32 an hour ($58,900 a year). About 2,770 people work in this job there.

$28.32Median hourly pay

$47,020–$64,850Middle half of workers, yearly

2,770People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($50,690). It is 10% higher than the New York median ($53,340).

Pay range for computer numerically controlled tool operators in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.06	$37,560
25% of workers	$22.61	$47,020
Half of workers (median)	$28.32	$58,900
75% of workers	$31.18	$64,850
90% of workers	$36.05	$74,980

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators pay in New York metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Elmira	$60,260	140
Glens Falls	$60,150	150
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)	$58,900	2,770
Kingston	$58,070	80
Albany-Schenectady-Troy	$52,560	160
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh	$51,890	200
Binghamton	$51,330	170
Buffalo-Cheektowaga	$50,400	820
Rochester	$49,230	940
Syracuse	$48,940	330
Utica-Rome	$48,560	230

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer numerically controlled tool operators

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -9.4% over ten years, declining · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Job	Median yearly pay
Machinists	$62,750
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,350
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,690
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$50,160
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$38,790
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$54,790
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$61,360
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$56,780

Other job titles for this job

Machine Set Up OperatorCNC Lathe OperatorCNC OperatorCNC Laser OperatorCNC Machine OperatorAircraft Metals TechnicianAutomated Equipment OperatorAutomation Machine OperatorCNC Gear OperatorCNC Milling Machine OperatorCNC Router OperatorCNC Set Up Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.